Feast And Festivals In Apulia

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16 Jan

  • 16 January

    Novoli (Lecce) - La focara

    The celebrations dedicated to the patron Saint Anthony Abbot culminate with the lighting of a large over 25 meters high bonfires (the "Focara"). Event of great attraction, steeped in of folklore and popular religiosity, in a setting of music, art, gastronomy and spectacular fireworks

17 Jan

  • 17 January - 17 February

    Putignano (Bari) - Carnival

    One of the oldest carnival events in Europe. It dates back to 1394. A feast full of traditions, rituals, events, culminating on Shrove Tuesday, with an evening parade and carnival funeral, represented as a pig. Website: https://www.carnevalediputignano.it/home/info-contatti/

  • 17, 18, 24 and 25 January

    Rutigliano (Bari) - Festa di S.Antonio e fiera del fischietto

    On the occasion of the Feast of St. Anthony, a colorful and vibrant endless raw of whistles stalls and terracotta products, local delicatessens stands, blessing of the animals, musical concerts and itinerant street performers